Sources have alleged that Carey is unhappy as she was led to believe that she would be the only woman on the new American Idol panel.

The website also says that Randy Jackson's future on the show is unclear and he may need to be replaced by another new judge. Other sources have suggested that even if Jackson does stay, a second male judge could be hired to even up the panel.

Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Enrique Iglesias are among the names thought to be in the mix for a job on American Idol.